Gender: Female
Origin: Hebrew, English
Meaning: The Fifth Month of the Year, Kinswomen, May
Pronunciation: May, /meɪ/, M EY
Popularity Rank: #6,257
Derived from the Old English word 'maeg', meaning 'maid' or 'virgin'. It is also associated with the month of May, symbolizing new beginnings and growth.
The name Mae is of Hebrew, English origin and means The Fifth Month of the Year, Kinswomen, May, The Month May was Goddess of Spring Growth, Bitter, Pearl, Beloved, Young and pure, symbol of new beginnings and growth.. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Mae is commonly found in United States of America, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, and 78 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: May
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /meɪ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M EY
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
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At NamesLook, the name Mae is recorded 9,061 times globally, ranking it as the 6,257th most common name worldwide.
Mae is most prevalent in United States of America, with 1,675 occurrences, making it the 2,020th most popular name in the country.
In Philippines, the name Mae is found among 1 in every 260 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #2,020 | 1 : 1,080 |
| Philippines | #57 | 1 : 260 |
| Saudi Arabia | #3,225 | 1 : 3,214 |
| France | #2,210 | 1 : 1,678 |
| Kuwait | #640 | 1 : 1,034 |
| Singapore | #939 | 1 : 1,434 |
| United Arab Emirates | #2,135 | 1 : 2,741 |
| United Kingdom | #2,463 | 1 : 1,636 |
| Malaysia | #4,155 | 1 : 6,840 |
| Egypt | #9,775 | 1 : 10,380 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Mae from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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